Natural birth control and how it works

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I suffered from severe side effects from birth control pills. Vomiting every day became a habit. Worst of all, however, was my affectless mood and the desire not to live anymore. My parents used natural birth control and since that … Continue reading

Coconut carrot soup with ginger

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This is one of my favourite soups. It is sweet, spicy, and creamy. Turmeric contains compounds with health benefits (e.g. anti-inflammatory, antioxidant). The most important is curcumin. Curcumin is not well absorbed into the bloodstream. Black pepper, fat (fat soluble), … Continue reading

Useful Things to Know as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Vietnam

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Some Asian cuisines like Chinese, Thai, and Korean are traditionally based around the five taste “elements”: spicy (metal), sour (wood), bitter (fire), salty (water) and sweet (earth). The Vietnamese cuisine has the same tradition. All of those five tastes are … Continue reading

Useful Things to Know as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Bali

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It is very easy to find vegetarian, vegan or even raw food in Bali. Especially in the touristic areas of Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, and Ubud. Also the less touristic Sanur, where we did pet sitting for six weeks, has some … Continue reading

Useful things to know as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Laos

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My first time in Laos in 2015 I ate a lot of rice soups and fruits. Culinary, it definitely wasn’t my highlight in Asia. Since Laos was colonised by France, until it won autonomy in 1949, the baguettes are part … Continue reading

Traditional Mediterranean Hummus

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Since a dear friend introduced me to hummus, I have been preparing it quite often. The word originates from the Arabic and means “chickpea”. It is an oriental specialty consisting of pureed chickpeas and sesame paste. It goes great together … Continue reading

Why has long-term stress such a big impact on your health and what can you do about it?

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Photo: Anna Pelosi Do you have difficulty relaxing and calming the mind? Do you react easily frustrated and moody? Do you often have an upset stomach? Frequent colds and infections? Restless nights? Increased use of alcohol? Grinding teeth in the … Continue reading Continue reading